Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 'Leningrad'

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[Masur] generally takes the work at a flowing pace, giving its opening a Beethoven-like nobility and vigour…If the finale feels rather discursive in this performance…Masur and the LPO nevertheless... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2018, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 2nd Mar 2018
Catalogue No: LPO0103
Label: LPO
Length: 70 minutes

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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 'Leningrad'

Work length1:10:29

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
Kurt Masur
Recorded: 13 December 2003
Recording Venue: Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom

I. Allegretto

Track length24:40

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II. Moderato (poco allegretto)

Track length10:19

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III. Adagio

Track length17:32

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IV. Allegro non troppo

Track length17:58

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The late conductor, Kurt Masur, had a long relationship with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, dating back to 1987. This recording, made during his tenure as Principal Conductor (2000–2007), highlights the close relationship between Conductor and Orchestra. This release adds to a growing collection of Shostakovich symphonies on the LPO label. Previous recordings featuring Kurt Masur have been praised for their ‘emphatic style’ and ‘serious class’. The most recent Shostakovich release (LPO-0080: Symphony Nos. 6 &14, Vladimir Jurowski) was described by BBC Music Magazine as ‘the most stunning Shostakovich disc I have heard this year’.

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May 2018

[Masur] generally takes the work at a flowing pace, giving its opening a Beethoven-like nobility and vigour…If the finale feels rather discursive in this performance…Masur and the LPO nevertheless draw the threads together for a powerful final peroration, the Symphony’s opening theme emerging battered yet recognisable.

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 'Leningrad'

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